Keeping up with changes happening in Washington
Adirondack Explorer is reporting on how local communities, environmental organizations, and individuals are impacted by changing policies and funding freezes.
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Lake Placid church establishes safe space for immigrants fearing deportation threats
Adirondack residents hold ‘know your rights’ events to educate locals amid growing ICE presence
Hochul warns of ‘dangerous’ federal cuts to North Country
Governor Kathy Hochul stopped in Saranac Lake to speak at the Harrietstown Town Hall against federal policies.
Budget bill raises alarm for rural hospitals in Adirondacks
Hospital trade group fights to reinstate cut Medicaid funding
Adirondack high-speed internet plans halted by Washington
Satellite push takes lead in conversations around connectivity issues in rural communities
Local leaders sound alarm on Medicaid cuts affecting property taxes
Federal Medicaid changes may raise property taxes and cut local services
Wild Center raises $72K in 10 days for AmeriCorps workers
Unexpected matching gift spurs campaign to 'reinstate' AmeriCorps members after funding was cut
‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts
John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country
North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts
Nearly one in three North Country residents rely on Medicaid, making it a crucial part of the healthcare system
Adirondack tourism officials try to lure back Canadian visitors
As Canadian tourism to the US plummets due to politics, local officials are fighting back with a message of love and friendship
AmeriCorps programs hope to continue despite losing funding
Student Conservation Association trail work crews expect to start on time
Lake George businesses brace for summer tourism slump
Even if visitors come, will there be enough workers to staff seasonal businesses?
Tariffs on tulips: An Adirondack business hit hard by trade policies
Ampersand Bulb Co. has turned to letters to representatives and social media to tell her story
Historic Saranac Lake could see loss of $250K in grant funds under latest federal cuts
Radical changes within the Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Adirondack institutions
Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates
Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening
How would dismantling the education department impact Northern NY?
A proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education is in the works leaving school officials with a lot of unknowns about the future.
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